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in oldest-old vs in the oldest-old

Both "in oldest-old" and "in the oldest-old" are not correct phrases in English. The correct way to express this concept is by using a different structure.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 623 views

in oldest-old

This phrase is not a correct construction in English.

To express the concept of the oldest-old age group, you should use a different structure such as "in the oldest age group" or "among the oldest individuals."
  • All the Nates down in Natesville liked Christmas a lot, From its oldest old person to its tiniest tot.
  • Does anybody know how old the oldest tortoise is -
  • I asked grandpa how old the oldest logs were in the shed.
  • Does anybody know how old the oldest tortoise is - any guesses?
  • Nobody knows how old the oldest living Coast Redwoods are because nobody has ever drilled into any of them to count their annual growth rings, and, in any case, the centers of the oldest individuals appear to be hollow.

Alternatives:

  • in the oldest age group
  • among the oldest individuals

in the oldest-old

This phrase is not a correct construction in English.

To refer to the oldest-old age group, it is more appropriate to use phrases like "in the oldest age group" or "among the oldest individuals."
  • All the Nates down in Natesville liked Christmas a lot, From its oldest old person to its tiniest tot.
  • Does anybody know how old the oldest tortoise is -
  • I asked grandpa how old the oldest logs were in the shed.
  • Does anybody know how old the oldest tortoise is - any guesses?
  • Nobody knows how old the oldest living Coast Redwoods are because nobody has ever drilled into any of them to count their annual growth rings, and, in any case, the centers of the oldest individuals appear to be hollow.

Alternatives:

  • in the oldest age group
  • among the oldest individuals

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